USS Shaw (DD-68) after collision with the Aquitania

Here we see the damage done to the Sampson class destroyerUSS Shaw (DD-68) after she collided with the Aquitania on 9 October 1918. 90ft was cut off the bow, the bridge was badly damaged and the forward boilers were destroyed. Despite the damage she managed to reach port under her own steam, although travelling backwards! She was repaired and returned to active service, although not until 1919.

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Rickard, J (15 April 2017), USS Shaw (DD-68) after collision with the Aquitania , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_USS_Shaw_DD68_collision_damage.html